Banbury

Team conquer three peaks in scorching temperatures

An intrepid optician from Specsavers Banbury took on the three peaks challenge (26-28 June) – on some of the hottest days of the year - helping to raise £25,000 for charity.

Nimish Desai, optometrist and store director at the store, joined a team of 22 to complete the challenge which involved climbing the three highest peaks of Scotland, England and Wales over the three days.

‘The challenge itself would have been hard enough – 23 miles and an ascent of 3,064 metres – but the heat made it all the more difficult,’ commented Nimish.

A good cause

‘Knowing that we had the support of so many people in terms of sponsorship really willed us on and I’m delighted that we managed to raise such a significant amount of money for the charities – each has a personal connection to one of us.’